1986 Nissan Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1986 Nissan Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1986 Nissan Pickup. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and engine cooling (1). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system2 22%
- Body and structure2 22%
- Engine cooling1 11%
- Other or unknown1 11%
- Seat belts1 11%
- Tires1 11%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Engine quits while driving and is extremely hard to start since fuel pump operation is sporatic. A new fuel pump, ignition switch, pump relay and fuse (all genuine Nissan parts) have been installed and problem still exists and is getting worse. The stalling problem has forced me to severely limit my driving to back roads.”
NHTSA complaint #712473, filed 1999-09Engine cooling: “Manul for 86 Pickup recommends replacing timing belt at 60,000 miles. This is not a recommendation, it is a requirement. The sudden and complete loss of power steering and brakes can be deadly. I cannot believe there is no recall on this type failure, common place with nissans and hondas. I delayed repair until I had time to investigate the failure. The failure of the belt causes the valves to contact the pistons bending the valve stems. There is no warning of imminent failure nor an indicator to show that the belt has been replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #750891, filed 2001-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1986 Nissan Pickup in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 10031305Sep 30, 2010Tires. Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011.
- 10032506Sep 13, 2010Equipment. Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the…
- 10030165Apr 6, 2009Electrical system. Nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components…
Other model years of the Nissan Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 9 | 162,700 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 5 | 129,751 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1986 Nissan Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1986 Nissan Pickup as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1986 Nissan Pickup is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 1986 Nissan Pickup been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.